Library Co-operation

Bild UnterrichtHere you'll find events, specialist information and networking opportunities for library and information professionals.

The Goethe-Institut Library works in partnership with other libraries and professional associations in this country (for example, CILIP: the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals) and abroad to organise conferences, study tours and other exchange programmes for those in the information profession.

Contact:
Elisabeth Pyroth 
Head of Information Services and Library Co-operation
Tel: +44 20 7596 4020 
elisabeth.pyroth@london.goethe.org

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